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Danielle Sent on 07/16/2026Absolutely perfect!
Being from New Jersey and trying to find someone to officiate our 20 year vows in Aruba can make anyone feel a little uneasy . However, this process was so easy. I felt so comfortable from the moment we FaceTimed the Rev. Dr. Franklin. He is passionate, loving and so positive. He helped us come together and bring back that moment and feeling we had 20 years ago. The moment I visioned came true . Everything was perfect!!! -
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Rebecca Sent on 07/08/2026Who to use in Aruba as your wedding, vow renewal: Reverend Franklin Craoes
The value for the money spent was spot on to what a 15 year vow renewal ceremony should be. If it was my first wedding, I would have used every single option (add-on) possible and it would have still be less than any wedding I’ve ever heard of. A wedding photographer (I know what they can go for in the states) could be more expensive than all things to make the perfect first wedding.
Since this was a vow renewal/ceremony of a 15 year anniversary of LOVE- Dr. Franklin has tiers of pricing for how much you want him to invest in learning about you and how long you want him for.
I personally wanted to invest in HIM!! That did not disappoint!! Professionalism was great- made me feel confident and secure. I never worried he wouldn’t show up or trying to take advantage of us- I want people to know he is the real deal. He def has a gift. If anyone wants to ask any questions, please do!! -
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Susan Sent on 06/21/2026What a Wonderful Choice!
We could not have imagined a more meaningful wedding ceremony in Aruba. What began as a very last-minute plan to elope became one of the most beautiful and seamless experiences of our lives thanks to Rev. Franklin Croes.
From our first conversations, Rev. Franklin guided us with care, warmth, and professionalism. He helped us select the perfect location on the beach at the St. Regis, coordinated the timeline, arranged wonderful vendors, and handled details ranging from flowers to photography. Every step felt effortless because we knew we were in good hands.
Standing together on that beach, surrounded by the beauty of Aruba, was already unforgettable, but Rev. Franklin created a sense of calm and presence that allowed us to fully absorb the significance of the moment. The ceremony felt deeply personal, spiritual and authentically us—not simply a script, but a sacred and God blessed celebration of our journey and commitment to one another.
There was thoughtfulness behind every detail. He even surprised us by arranging a bridal escort from the resort to the beach and awaiting groom. It was such a simple but meaningful touch that made our experience feel intimate, elegant, and incredibly special.
Time seemed to slow down, and for a few precious moments, it felt as though the rest of the world disappeared.
Thank you, Rev. Franklin, for creating a ceremony that was not only beautiful, but deeply meaningful. It was truly one of the most memorable experiences of our lives.
Susan & Glenn
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Tina Sent on 06/02/2026Rev Croes Smile Made Everything feel calm and Prefect
Reverend Dr. Franklin Croes helped make our wedding day one of the most beautiful and meaningful days of our lives. From the very beginning, he was kind, gracious, professional, and so easy to work with, even with our last-minute plans and all the moving pieces.
I was honestly nervous because I wasn’t sure how everything was going to come together, especially with our ceremony taking place on a boat and the timing needing to work just right. But Reverend Croes worked directly with our captain, helped coordinate the details, and somehow made everything come together so smoothly.
One of the things I will always remember most is his warm, calming smile. The moment I saw him, I felt reassured that everything was going to be okay. Even though he had another ceremony to get to after ours, he never made us feel rushed. He was fully present, peaceful, and so intentional with our ceremony.
His presence was calm, genuine, and full of grace. The way he spoke over our marriage, honored our love story, and helped create such a meaningful, God-centered ceremony made the moment even more special than we could have imagined.
It was one of those days I truly did not want to end. The ceremony felt intimate, heartfelt, personal, and unforgettable. We are so incredibly grateful for Reverend Croes and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone who will make their ceremony feel truly special, personal, and memorable. It was a day we will cherish forever.
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Ann Sent on 05/30/2026Absolutely wonderful!
We were a bit apprehensive about trying to pull off a wedding during a cruise ship stop in Aruba but took a chance and we were VERY HAPPY that we did! We eloped in the US just before we left to save the stress of trying to get a license and get married in 8 hours. Aruba is beautiful but even more so is the spirit and true caring of Rev Franklin Croes!!!!!!!!!! He is beyond wonderful and GREAT EXCEEDED our expectations. He TRULY cares for the people that he marries and wants them to have the wedding of their dreams. He took care of our transportation which was very professional with with a caring touch. We could have hired him to do so much more but this was not our first wedding and were not looking for anything fancy. HE really made our wedding very special with his love and laughter and we WHOLEHEARTED RECOMMEND him to take care of you and your special day!!! You are in GREAT hands and we are forever grateful to have had him be a part of our special day and story :) -
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Lovie Sent on 05/16/2026The Marich’s Story
Rev. Dr. Franklin Croes was exactly what our family needed. My husband and I are very nontraditional and he fit our needs just how we imagined. We contacted him just 2 weeks before our trip to Aruba (yes, very last minute). We explained that we want to get married on the beach with our 2 kids and were looking for someone affordable and flexible. He took our love story and wrote a beautiful speech with many heartfelt touches included. The chaos of children and last minute contact was not too much of a challenge for him! He was so sweet to our family and made us all feel welcomed. We would recommend him to everyone! -
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Melissa Sent on 05/16/2026
Beautiful, magical beach wedding in Aruba
This was the most amazing and beautiful experience! From the start, Reverend Dr. Franklin Croes made us feel happy and comfortable. The communication was excellent and he made sure that our ceremony was exactly as we imagined. He went above and beyond getting everything planned in Aruba while we were in the States. On our wedding day, everything was set up beautifully on Baby Beach. The wedding was truly amazing and the Reverend even included a ceremony to honor our late parents.
Everyone involved was super helpful. We will remember that day for the rest of our lives. I highly recommend! -
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Tammy Sent on 03/30/2026Our Perfect Aruba Wedding
Reverend Dr. Franklin Croes was amazing to work with. He chatted with us via video many times before we arrived in Aruba. He was kind and truly wanted our day to be perfect. It was everything we could imagine and more. He made our wedding day stress free and perfect. He worked with us to get what we dreamed of on a budget that worked for us. We highly recommend him for all your wedding needs. -
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Tricia Sent on 12/28/2025Wonderful, memorable day!
We had the perfect vow renewal ceremony on our 30th anniversary with this company and Reverend Croes! When setting things up, our inquiries were answered in a timely manner and included all the information we needed to plan our memorable day! Reverand Croes helped us stay within our budget and he listened to what our wishes were and did not pressure us into including things in our ceremony that we didn’t want. He let us know all the options and then let us choose exactly how we wanted our day to look. The actual ceremony was so beautiful!! He was sure to include our daughters in the service, even having them sign the bow renewal certificate. Reverend Croes’ words during the ceremony were beautiful and sincere. Everything went exactly as we had hoped! We have such special memories of our special day. I would highly recommend Reverend Croes to anyone looking for a vow renewal in Aruba! -
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Joseph Sent on 08/08/2025The most wonderful in the business
From the moment we met Franklin though a video conference, we absolute knew he would be the one to officiate our wedding. He was so thoughtful, insightful, and his warm energy made berthing feel so special. We were just as excited to meet him in person as we were excited traveling to Aruba.
Franklin added so much personalization and paid attention to who we are as a couple that we honestly felt like he was an apart of the family.
He crafted the ceremony specifically to our liking, style, and emotions. All of the guests were wowed by his presence. He curated a beautiful official marriage license and signing ceremony as well that we will keep forever. We wished we could have stayed longer and taken him to dinner just to spend time with him as we now consider him family!
I HIGHLY recommend Rev. Dr. Franklin Croes as your officiant services, you absolutely will not be disappointed! -
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Shawn Sent on 12/17/2024So Happy We Found Rev. Dr. Franklin
We were very happy with our ceremony by Reverend Dr. Franklin this September 2024. Rev. Dr. Franklin prepared and performed a beautiful inter-faith ceremony for our wedding that respected both of our faiths and brough heartfelt emotion to that special day. From the very beginning Rev. Dr. Franklin provided a personal touch and consideration for our ceremony and the requests we had. He kept on constant contact with us up until the day of the ceremony. His personal touch, and infectious positive and loving demeanor was very much appreciated. You can’t help but smile and feel good inside when talking to Rev. Dr. Franklin. We really appreciate the care and effort he put in for the white rose part of the ceremony, as my wife’s father had passed before we were able to marry, and the white rose honor of her father during our ceremony meant a lot to both of us and we are so thankful. We would definitely recommend Rev. Dr. Franklin to perform your ceremony in Aruba as he brings his heart-felt love, contagious attitude and personal touch to the ceremony, beginning with the planning and all the way through to the day of the ceremony. We will never forget how he prepared and then perform the ceremony as it brought tears of happiness to our eyes and many of our guests. You can’t go wrong with Rev. Dr. Franklin and hopefully we will get the opportunity to connect with him again when we travel back to Aruba. -
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Jaap Sent on 12/09/2024Beautiful intimate beach ceremony
We have had a beach ceremony in a very small setting. Rev. Dr. Franklin Croes felt the energy that was needed, spoke wonderful (in our case in Dutch on our request) and held a beautiful ceremony! -
Vanessa Sent on 11/26/2024
An incredible experience! Beyond my expectations
From the very beginning, working with our Officiant was nothing short of amazing. I shared my dream scenery and vision for the photos, and he took it to heart. Not only did he recommend a photographer who perfectly captured the magic of the day, but he also helped us choose a stunning location that aligned exactly with what we had envisioned.
Throughout the process, he was incredibly communicative, staying in touch and offering advice every step of the way. On the day of our wedding, he truly brought the vision to life, making everything feel magical and seamless. He went above and beyond to ensure we had the most unforgettable experience, and I’m so grateful for his guidance and expertise.
If you're looking for someone who will listen to your dreams and make them a reality, I can't recommend this Officiant enough!
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Connie Sent on 11/04/2024Connie and Mitch Eagle Beach Aruba Wedding Ceremony
We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to Reverend Croes for his meticulous coordination of our unforgettable dream Aruba Wedding ceremony on Eagle Beach and for arranging our photographers to commemorate the special moments from our September Wedding Day 💕💕💕💕 Reverend Croes was nothing short of amazing! He was always available either by email or a Zoom meeting. His bright, calming smile and demeanor was everything we needed to make our “Dream Wedding” a truly Dream Wedding. He helped us plan our day from what felt like a world away for us never ever setting foot on the beautiful island of Aruba prior. He made even the simplest things like making sure my wedding dress got steamed and pressed and hand delivered it to me at our resort. Reverend Croes wanted to be sure we also got the time to just “be” on the island and enjoy. We can never thank him enough. He will always be a part of that special day! 💕💕💕 -
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Rich Sent on 09/20/2024Aruba Beach Ceremony
Aruba, this Island is famous for its prisinte white-sand beaches and the perfect backdrop for a beach wedding. If you're looking for the most amazing beach wedding or any ceremony plans Please give Rev. Dr. Franklin Croes a call. Rev. Croes made our Dreams come true! We had a very short window and not a large budget, none of this mattered. Our ceremony was simpily Fantastic -
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Katie Sent on 09/08/2024Our perfect ceremony!
Rev. Croes made our wedding perfect. He listened to everything we said and included everything we wished for. He took care of everything! He chose the flowers based on what we told him. We chose to trust him to plan the entire wedding, down to the littlest details, and he came through for us. My daughter's jar for our sand ceremony broke in my suitcase, without even asking him, he went out and found a replacement. He is kind and thorough. If you wish to have a wedding planner that will listen to you, and give you the wedding you want, he is your guy! He also kept it within our budget! Thank you Rev. Croes for our perfect ceremony! -
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Noel Sent on 08/20/2024Reverend Croes is gem!
Our experience with Reverend Croes (Fabulous Ceremonies) was fantastic! From the very first email exchange to our actual wedding day, working with Reverend Croes was such a great experience. He has such a kind and thoughtful energy about him. Reverend Croes's communication was top notch during the entire planning the process. He was professional, punctual, and most importantly, he asked us what type of ceremony we wanted and he made it happen! Our wedding day was PERFECT. We loved the way he officiated our wedding. It was literally Fun & Fabulous! Our guests laughed, cried, smiled... he took us on a journey of our love story and it was incredible. -
J.r. Sent on 07/23/2024
Wedding vow renewal
Reverend Croes was a delight to work with. He always showed up on time for our meetings with such joy, kindness, and professionalism. He had every detail taken care of for our ceremony. He offered different options and possibilities to ensure that our ceremony was beautiful and stress free. Reverend was very organized and made sure we had plenty of zoom meetings so we could get to know each other and plan all the details ahead of time. The day went very smoothly and we couldn’t be happier with his service. Highly recommend Dr. Rev. Croes! -
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Jim E. Sent on 07/11/2024
Amazing wedding experience in Aruba!
Rev. Dr. Franklin Croes was an amazing official for our wedding in Aruba. He spent hours with us before the wedding going over EVERY detail. He helped us everything from our vows to finding a photographer. He was so kind to pay for the roses ceremony in honor of both my parents who passed on. The ceremony itself was light hearted and fun and as stated he would - he disappeared once the ceremony was complete lol. Heather and I are so very thankful for bringing our families together in your Paradise! God Bless you Rev Dr. Croes! -
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Deb H. Sent on 05/20/2024
Spectacular Day
From the very first moment we contacted Rev. Dr. Franklin Croes we were effortlessly guided through the process of planning and designing our memorable wedding ceremony on Palm Beach. Through several remote meetings to coordinate details Rev. Croes understood what we wanted and coordinated each and every detail perfectly. Once we arrived in Aruba, Rev. Franklin was there for us every step of the way. We just needed to show up and the ceremony was magical. If you want easy, fun and fabulous please reach out to Rev. Franklin. He will make sure your special day is spectacular. -
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Anne Sent on 03/19/2024
Elopement in Aruba
Franklin did a wonderful job officiating our ceremony. Both my (now) husband and I were pleased. He took the time to get to know us and make it personal. He also helped coordinate the wedding arch, flowers, photography and hair and make-up stylist. He made it easy for us and took care of the details, even on quick timing. I recommend! -
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Amaris Sent on 06/12/2023Amazing experience!
We had an amazing experience with fabulous ceremonies. We were married on the beach in aruba in October last year. The officiant made it personal and memorable. We appreciate him! -
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Mikayla Sent on 03/30/2023
FLAWLESS service- 10/10 recommend
Amazing service! My husband and I did not have vows written. His mother passed away last year and was going to officiate our wedding so we didn’t put much thought into it. The vows that were written/provided to us to recite were perfect. Such a beautiful and quick ceremony which is exactly what we wanted and what we were looking for! The ceremony was just my husband and I and we never felt like we received lesser service than a big wedding would’ve received. My husband loved the pep talk be received before I walked towards him as he was extremely nervous! Overall, AMAZING service and we cannot wait to come back and renew our vows someday! -
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Fergus Sent on 03/24/2023
Fabulous Ceremonious
Together with our family and friends, we shall be forever grateful to you for your officiating at our Manchebo Beach wedding ceremony. Not only was your emotional support and practical advice leading up to the big day of enormous help in our preparations, but your sensitive understanding of our wishes resulted in a beautiful experience. Your enthusiastic engagement with all participants resulted in a ceremony which touched and moved everyone. Thank you Reverend Croes; you made our wedding day unforgettable!
Fabulous Ceremonies's reply:
Thank you so much for your beautiful and heartfelt comment❣
Your words touched our hearts deeply and reminded us of why we are so passionate about officiating Simply Fabulous Ceremonies 💐💍✨
It was an absolute honor to be part of your Manchebo Beach wedding ceremony and to witness the love and happiness that you share with your family and friends.
We would be honored to officiate your Vow Renewals on our Island, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kind words and support 🙏
It means the world to us, and we are so glad that we could make your wedding day Meaningful, Memorable, and Magical ✨
We wish you, Fergus and Michelle, a lifetime of love, happiness, and unforgettable memories together 💖✨ -
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